What To Do With Less Than Perfect Jam

Sometimes my jam is a flop. Either it does not set or I let it go too long and it turns into more of a "butter" than a …

Cherry Berry Fruit Leathers

We had a strangely snowless winter here in the Hudson Valley. But the tail end caught us by surprise - a late spring storm follow…

Make Mirepoix and Freeze It for Easy Cooking Later

I got this brilliant idea from my friend, Peter over at Cookblog . His instagram pic came at the perfect time -- we'd just ha…

Nectarine (or Peach) Chutney - Sweet, Spicy & Pickled

Late last month, we received a case of mighty tasty peaches and nectarines from the Washington State Stone Fruit Association as p…

Sweet Cherry & Onion Chutney

It's not yet cherry season here on the east coast although I think we will actually have a season this year which is a nice c…